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BT-338 GPS User’s Guide v2.1
Bluetooth GPS Receiver
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BT-338 (SiRF III)
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DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO. DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVED 1.0 02-28-2003 Initial document BRF 2.0 04-07-2005 New document format AAK 2.1 04-20-2005 Modified FAQ section AAK © 2006 Globalsat Technology Corporation/USGlobalsat, Inc. All rights reserved. The Globalsat logo is a trademark of Globalsat Corporation. Windows is a register trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Acrobat is a registered trademark of
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BT-338 GPS Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................3 WELCOME.........................................................................................................................3 1. GETTING STARTED............................................................................
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BT-338 GPS PACKAGE CONTENTS - Bluetooth GPS Receiver - Driver CD-ROM with User’s Guide and test utility for WIN and Mac O/S* - 12VDC car charger (cigarette lighter adapter) - 110VAC home/office charger *Your can also download Installation Guides from: www.usglobalsat.com SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Globalsat Bluetooth GPS receivers requires a Bluetooth enabled device that can accept accessory pairing, such as PDA’s, Smartphones, laptops or Laptops with added
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BT-338 GPS 1. GETTING STARTED Globalsat Bluetooth GPS receivers utilize a Bluetooth (short distance wireless protocol) and a built-in active antenna for high signal tracking sensitivity. Based on the SiRF Star III Low Power chipset, our GPS receivers support all functions (single sat updates in reduced visibility, superior urban canyon performance, foliage lock for weak signal tracking, etc.). Our Bluetooth GPS receivers are well suited for use with PDA’s, Smartphones, tablet PC’s a
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BT-338 GPS 3. CHANGING THE BATTERY 1. Slide battery cover in the direction of the top of the GPS receiver to remove.. 2. Use the pull tab to lift out Li-ion battery. 3. Replace battery making sure that the battery contact on the bottom side of battery touch the contacts on the BT-338 within the battery compartment. (Pull tab should be facing upward and at the head or top of the GPS receiver) 4. Slide battery cover on in the direction towards the bottom of the GPS receiver to replace i
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BT-338 GPS 4. GPS FUNCTIONS Turning the BT-338 ON / OFF BT-338’s Power Button Power ON: Press the power button for 1 second until the power LED becomes lit. Power OFF: Press the power button 1 second until the power LED goes off. Power Jack The power jack lets allows your to connect either a DC car power charger or an AC charger home/office charger for re-charging the internal Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The voltage input into the BT-338 must be 5VDC (1.2 A) center p
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BT-338 GPS Auto Shut-Off (Power-Saving Mode) BT-338 Version 1.0 (v1) To conserve battery life, whenever the GPS receiver does not detect a Bluetooth signal for over 10 minutes, the BT-338 will automatically shut off regardless if the GPS is connected to external power or running off the internal Li-ion battery All LED’s will go off simultaneously. BT-338 Version 2.0 (v2) To conserve battery life, whenever the GPS receiver does not detect a Bluetooth signal for over 10 minutes, t
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BT-338 GPS 6. USING / TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER (WIN / PPC only) Once your Bluetooth GPS receiver has been paired with your device and your personal mapping software have been installed and the COM port configured properly, you can begin to use your navigation system. If you don’t have a mapping, or navigation software to try out your new GPS receiver, we’ve included a GPS test utilities called “GPS Info” (GPSInfo.exe) for Windows and Pocket PC devices located in the Win directory and “G
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BT-338 GPS This screen shows the satellites being received (numbers) and their signal strengths. NOTE: Configuration (or selection) of an assigned COM port for the GPS device from within your mapping or charting software must be completed whenever using a software for the first time. Mac Users: Mac users need to run the Mac_GPS_Utiltiy_V2.dmg located in the .Mac directory of the CD-ROM or download the utility file from our web-site: www.usglobalsat.com/mac
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BT-338 GPS How accurate is the GPS? The Gloablsat GPS is WAAS/EGNOS capable, and for units sold in North America through authorized resellers, these units are WAAS/EGNOS enabled unless otherwise stated. Accuracy can be up to 5 meters 2D RMS with WAAS enabled and 10-15 meters 2D RMS WAAS disabled What is ideal GPS environment? The GPS requires an open, clear view of the sky. Buildings, covered parking areas, tunnels and dense foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a l
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BT-338 GPS 8. CONTACT INFORMATION Globalsat Technology Corporation (Taiwan) www.globalsat.com.tw service@globalsat.com.tw USGlobalsat, Inc. www.usglobalsat.com sales@globalsat.com (pre-sales GPS product questions only) Technical Support (North America) See our DOWNLOADS and FAQ section on our web-site for GPS solutions, driver literature updates. http://www.usglobalsat.com/custom.asp?recid=7 Pre-registration is required before receiving any type of technical support. Supp
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BT-338 GPS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not remove covers or open housings, there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 10. LIMITED WARRANTY Globalsat/USGlobalsat warrants product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (unless the product states otherwise)
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BT-338 GPS 11. BT-338 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) GPS Chipset SiRF Star III e/LP Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHZ C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -159 dBm Accuracy 5m 2D RMS WAAS enabled Position Horizontal 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0.1m/sec 95% (SA off), Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time WAAS Enabled for North America product s (USGlobalSat, Inc) Datum Datum WGS-84 Acquis
